Business briefs: Sept. 26

MARSHFIELD – Heather Beiler, Vice President/Residential Mortgage Lender for Citizens State Bank of Loyal, was awarded a diploma on Aug. 15 at commencement exercises during the 70th annual session of the prestigious Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Instruction at the Graduate School of Banking takes place during two-week resident sessions for three consecutive summers, along with comprehensive study between summer resident sessions. The curriculum focuses on the management of strategic issues faced by banking executives and financial services industry professionals.

Hemke to be honored by FHC

MARSHFIELD – Dave Hemke was passionate about access to health care for people in his community of Medford and through his work with the Family Health Center of Marshfield Inc. (FHC). His efforts helped thousands more throughout Wisconsin.

Hemke, who served on FHC’s Board for 21 years including eight years as president, died July 7 at age 62. His contributions to FHC will be honored at a 4 p.m. ceremony Friday, Oct. 3, at FHC’s Medford Dental Center, 843 W. Broadway Ave., Medford. The event is open to the public. The opening of the Medford Dental Center Dec. 1, 2009, was a moment of pride for him.

“Dave not only had a leadership role locally but also in state and national efforts,” FHC Director Greg Nycz said. “He was a volunteer — he didn’t get paid — and advocated for our programs to the state legislature and Congress. He spent many days in Madison and Washington, D.C.”

Nycz praised Hemke’s selfless dedication to FHC. A plaque to be presented during the ceremony will hang at Medford Dental Center to remind people of Hemke’s contributions and the important role FHC volunteers play.

“A community-based board is a hallmark to our program and they prioritize our work to serve the needy,” Nycz said. “This event will honor Dave’s long-term commitment and leadership role as well as recognize community members.”